Juan Pablo Santana, a Native From Manizales, Colombia. At the age of 13 years old he began preparing in different sport activities such as Olympic Gymnastic, Karate-Do, Sports Aerobics, Folkloric Latin Dance and Modern. His professional career began at the age of 18 years old, he obtained numerous great recognitions Nationally and Internationally.

Now a days, JP Santana is one of the instructors most well recognized in Colombia. He was director and choreographer at the Club and Academy of Dance Power Dance, winners of four consecutive championships nationally which lead them to be eligible to compete on the 3rd Worldwide Championship of Hip Hop; organized by The Association of National Aerobics Championships Worldwide.JP Santana later traveled to Southern California and began working as instructor and physical trainer at Ballys Total Fitness and LA Total Fitness of Hollywood, North Hollywood and Los Angeles.In 2004, he also began working with Zumba Fitness Corporation as a professional instructor.

Now a days, he is one of the best and most recognized Zumba instructors in California, and he is currently working as a Zumba instructor at various locations in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley and also working as personal trainer with celebrities such as Eva Larue from CSI Miami . Juan Pablo has been Certified as Instructor and Choreographer by ANAC (Association of National Aerobic Championship Worldwide), AFFA (Group Exercise Instructor) (Personal Training Instructor), and FEDA (Federacion Espanola de Aerobicos y Fitness)

	Shawnee Rioles Hi there. My name is Shawnee and I am a 31 year old mom living in the Los Angeles area. Many of my earlier years were spent studying and performing musical theater, ballet, jazz, and lyrical dance. In addition, growing up in South Florida exposed me to the beautiful beats of Latin music at an early age. I had the opportunity to perform in many latin parades and festivals including Calle Ocho in Miami. After my son was born, the need to balance my dance life with my new role as a mother led me to teaching expressive movement to preschoolers. Soon, I developed a new passion for teaching and sharing my love of music and dance with others. Zumba has become an expression of that passion. But with Zumba, I am able to nurture my own mind, body, and spirit as well as moving others to do so. It's a phenominal way of staying in shape while still having the time of your life! Check out my schedule. I look forward to sharing this amazing experience with you. Zumba on!

Melissa Quiros began her passion for dance at a very young age.  Her mother would rock her to sleep in their native land of Costa Rica to the sounds of classic Latin rhythms.  By the age of three she was imitating her mother’s moves as she watched her teach dance to the neighborhood kids.  By the time she was six, her family moved to the United States.  There, Melissa quickly adapted and began showing her talent in many musical performances for her city and local schools of Downey, California.  Since then, she has taken many courses and received certifications in health and nutrition.  She received her Zumba certification in December of 2006 and is also AFFA certified in group fitness.  Today, Melissa is enjoying being able to combine her love for dance and fitness with Zumba.